Binsted

Binsted is situated on the banks of the Wey some four miles North-East of Alton. Included in the parish is the Alice Holt Forest, home of the Forestry Commissioner's Research Station. This area has been a noted source of timber since mediaeval times. The attractive twelfth century church commands fine views over the surrounding countryside and contains an effigy of Richard de la Bere in the chapel. The body of Field Marshall Viscount Montgomery lies buried in the churchyard. The village itself contains many attractive examples of brick and timbered cottages. The Admiralty built a semaphore station at Binsted circa 1829, as one of a chain of such stations linking London and Plymouth. However, the line to Plymouth was never completed as the electric telegraph was invented before the line could be finished.

Further information on attractions to discover in the area and other interesting villages to visit is available. For information on public services for Binsted please take a look at the Alton local pages.